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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

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In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. Why spend real money on a tiger suit for a video game character?

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Why It's Important to Teach Your Students Financial Literacy—and Three Ways to Do It

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Research shows that by the age of 12, students will develop an economic understanding that researchers describe as “essentially adult”. Supplement At-Home Education with Digital Learning Digital financial education can—and does—play a role in providing students with the financial knowledge they may not receive at home.

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🚀 Building a new civilization for kids

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In this episode of the Modulo podcast, Manisha Snoyer, founder of Modulo , speaks with Ben Somers, founder of Recess , about the transformative potential of self-directed learning and games in education. Children experience freedom and decision-making in their learning process at Recess. Find Recess Sign up for Recess at Recess.gg